All articles by Tiffany Holland – Page 14
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NewsMamas and Papas founders in talks to sell a stake in the maternity retailer
The founders of Mamas and Papas are in discussions to sell a stake in the maternity specialist retailer for the first time.
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NewsWiggle weighs up future options with advisers as it eyes IPO
Cycling etailer Wiggle is looking at a potential flotation on the stock market with advisers at investment bank Rothschild.
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NewsBoots unveils 'ground-breaking' new No7 Protect & Perfect anti-ageing serum
Boots has unveiled a more powerful version of its flagship No7 Protect & Perfect serum as it aims to recreate the success it had first-time around.
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NewsArcadia owner Sir Philip Green acquires 25% stake in Australian fashion site
Arcadia owner Sir Philip Green has bought a 25% stake in an Australian online fashion site in his first foray into online pure play.
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NewsBRC disagrees with calls for supermarkets to label meat with slaughter methods
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has denied meat should be labelled with the way the animal has been slaughtered despite consumer confusion.
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NewsSupergroup like-for-likes down and full-year profits may suffer
Supergroup retail like-for-likes fell 3.1% in its fourth quarter as it revealed it is likely to post full-year profit at the lower end of expectations.
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NewsMorrisons blames competitive market for first quarter sales fall
Morrisons like-for-like sales excluding fuel slumped 7.1% in its first quarter due to the “continued” competitive market.
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NewsPoundland full-year sales near £1bn mark as they grow 13.3%
Poundland has revealed sales of almost £1bn in its full-year update, which jumped 13.3% to £997.8m, as it plans new store openings.
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NewsTesco's pound aisles 'not a threat', say value retailers
Value retailers have shrugged off Tesco’s plans to go head-to-head with them by introducing ‘pound zones’ in its stores and insist it is not a threat.
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NewsWiggle hires former Brighthouse director as chief financial officer
Wiggle has appointed former Brighthouse director Giles David as its chief financial officer.
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InterviewQ&A: Stefano Pessina on Alliance Boots' plans to acquire pharmacies in Latin America
Alliance Boots plans to buy two Latin American pharmacy chains - Farmacias Ahumada and sister company Farmacias Benavides. Retail Week speaks to Alliance Boots executive chairman Stefano Pessina.
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NewsAlliance Boots to acquire two pharmacy chains in Latin America
Alliance Boots is set to acquire two pharmacy chains in Latin America, adding 1,400 stores to its estate.
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NewsHedge funds gamble on drop in Sainsbury's share price
A number of hedge funds are gambling on Sainsbury’s share price falling because they believe its value could be hit by the supermarket price war.
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NewsVideo: Superdrug healthcare director Steve Gray on its new wellbeing format
Superdrug has today launched its first wellbeing format store in Banbury, Oxfordshire. Retail Week speaks to healthcare director Steve Gray about what’s different.
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GalleryIn pictures: Superdrug's first health and wellbeing format store
Superdrug unveiled its new health and wellbeing format store today as it aims to grow its reputation as a pharmacy and healthcare retailer.
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NewsHalfords launches TV ad to inspire the UK to love the open road
Halfords unveils its new TV ad campaign tonight which aims to inspire people to love the open road and celebrate the joys of cycling.
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GalleryIn pictures: Kate Moss launches comeback collection with Topshop
Shoppers flocked to Topshop’s Oxford Street flagship last night to see the launch of the new Kate Moss collection.
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NewsThorntons sales fall across third quarter despite "good" Easter performance
Thorntons sales fell 7.6% to £57.7m in its third quarter despite the Easter holiday falling in the period.
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NewsNext increases full-year expectations after bumper first quarter
Next increased full-year pre-tax profit growth forecasts after total sales surged 10.8% in its first quarter.
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AnalysisJohn Lewis at 150: How heritage helps build a bond with shoppers
John Lewis’s offer to customers has always relied on its heritage. Ahead of its 150th birthday on May 2, we look at how other retailers can do the same.